Jim Shepard

Yup... that's how I remember it...

So... you actually outed yourself?

Another great BBQ, great folks, great time. Can't wait for next year!

My truck will make it this year. It hasn't been on the road since last year's BBQ. I just finished bleeding the brakes and everything looks to be holding up. I'll wash it tomorrow and go for a more extended ride...

So, 2010 was the last time you were there? You've got to make it this year...

Ok, Charlie - the ball's in your court...

Anyone know the torque setting for the rear axle nut on a B2B?

Now that I know to post photos again I'll do a little "photo walk-through..."

Thanks guys. As you can see, I posted three photos of last Saturday's doing'...

Welcome aboard. Lots of good folks here with plenty of expertise. You're truck looks pretty complete...

Nope. Same old 4:10. "...door handle bling."? Hey! You comin' to the BBQ? I don't think you've been since '08...

Ok, let's try this... Good fun was had by all. That's me and Charlie and Tim under the truck, with me getting all the guidance I need. They did point me in the general direction of the differential. That's me and Charlie, Tim and Tim's sweetie standing next to Charlie's hemi-powered 51... Actually, I'm taking the photo.

How about posting a photo that's on my computer?

How do I do it?

I'd like to take an opportunity to publicly thank Charlie and Tim for showing up on Saturday to help/guide me along on the great differential leak caper. As everyone pointed out, it's not a very hard or complicated job; however, having never done it before, it was a little daunting for me. After pulling the hubs and discovering a leaky brake cylinder, I was primed for more serious issues to emerge. None appeared and everything went back together just like clock-work. We had coffee and donuts in the morning and pizza and beer for lunch. The only thing that could have been better is the weather. But, at least it didn't rain. I was going to add a few photos of the day's activities, but can't figure out how to do it with my new iMAC...

Anyone got a part number for the rear wheel cylinder kit for a B2B? Preferably a Car Quest number...

Good advice, JT...

As in lock nuts? Yes, nylon lock nuts...

I may yet do that to save time. However, I've got plenty of other "honey-do's" around here to keep me busy. After all, she has offered to get the pizzas...

Pulled the hubs/drums today to save time when the guys show up on the 21st. Looks like one of the brake cylinders has been leaking. Darn!

Not lock nuts. They have a rubber or plastic insert at the top. Takes place of a lock washer.

When I did my rebuild I put the bolts back in the block so I wouldn't loose them and I'd have the right one's. When I put the flywheel back on, of course I had to manually turn the crank in order to tighten all the bolts. Trouble was that I had also tightened the fuel pump bolts and they were nice and snug against the block. When I turned the crank over the cam bent one of the fuel pump bolts. As I remember, I had the cut off the bolt from the inside of the block with a hacksaw...

Ok, one more question: I noticed the 11 nuts on the differential are compression nuts (I think that's what they're called...). Can they be used again or are they one-use items?

So, you'll be here?

I love White Castle. We don't have 'em out here except in the freezer section of the local market. Had my first dozen in Indianapolis about 30 years ago. My Mom used to tell me she had 'em when she was a kid back in the 40's...